McConnell mystery solved but reveals grim US reality
Mitch McConnell's month-long disappearance and hospitalization highlight the troubling age and lack of accountability among US political leaders.
Category : Politics
US Groups Sue Trump Over ICC Sanctions First Amendment
Two US advocacy groups sue Trump administration, alleging sanctions on ICC officials and Palestinian rights groups violate First Amendment rights to free speech and association.
US extradition for Gaza aid donor sparks repression fears
James 'Fergie' Chambers, a US heir who donated $1m to Gaza aid, faces extradition from Spain for alleged Hamas support, raising concerns about political persecution.
Bolivia's Indigenous groups protest new government policies
Indigenous and peasant groups in Bolivia march to La Paz to protest President Rodrigo Paz's policies that prioritize agribusiness and mining, fearing deforestation and land dispossession.
US trial may reveal who paid hackers to target Exxon critics
A US court case against Israeli private investigator Amit Forlit could uncover who ordered a hacking operation targeting climate activists critical of ExxonMobil in 2016.
Calls Mount to Remove ICE After Two Killings
ICE agents killed Joan Sebastián Durán Guerrero in Maine and Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Texas, neither of whom were targets. Advocacy groups demand removal of ICE from communities.
Sadiq Khan backs maximum workplace temperature limit
London Mayor Sadiq Khan supports a maximum workplace temperature as heatwaves intensify, urging government action to protect workers from extreme heat.
Albanese vows to protect creatives from AI copyright theft
Anthony Albanese establishes a new AI office and pledges to safeguard Australian artists from copyright infringement amid the AI boom, addressing datacentre regulation and future AI policy.
Bailey: Would have delayed Farage meeting if gift investigated
Andrew Bailey says he would have postponed meeting Nigel Farage if the £5m crypto donation was under investigation. He defends the meeting as a 'perfectly polite exchange of views'.
Consumer rights need local enforcement, not just fines
Virgin Media fined £28m for blocking cancellations, but consumers lack automatic compensation. Metro mayors like Andy Burnham should boost local enforcement.
French press: 'collective failure' after World Cup loss to Spain
French media digest France's World Cup semi-final defeat by Spain, calling it a 'collective failure' and a 'nightmare' after high expectations.
Trump threatens Iran civilian sites, drops Hormuz toll
Trump threatens to target Iranian power plants and bridges, likely war crimes; U-turns on Hormuz toll; Senate blocks defense bill; ICE pauses vehicle stops after shootings; Meta sued over AI layoffs.
Venezuela talks begin without Machado, US backs process
Venezuela's interim government and opposition will start formal talks on 1 August to strengthen democracy, but María Corina Machado will not lead the opposition delegation, contrary to expectations.
Extreme heat divides the world: those with AC and those without
Access to air conditioning is becoming a matter of survival as extreme heat worsens inequality between wealthy and lower-income countries, argues Mark Wolfe.
Democrats' datacenter push risks midterm hopes
A new poll shows 64% of Michigan Democrats oppose datacenters near their homes, as party leaders champion AI investment in swing states, risking voter anger ahead of midterms.
Gibraltar Border Fence Falls After Historic Post-Brexit Deal
Spain and Gibraltar celebrate the removal of the border fence after a post-Brexit deal eliminates border controls, ending the last frontier in western Europe.
Utah man stabs Muslim worker, says he intends to kill Muslims
A 48-year-old suspect stabbed a Muslim kiosk worker 15 times at a Utah mall, telling police he targeted the victim because of his religion.
Biden Memoir 'Promise Me, America' Due November 17
Former President Joe Biden will release his memoir 'Promise Me, America' on November 17, covering his presidency, economy, and decision to drop re-election bid.
World Cup 2026: Politics engulfs the tournament
The World Cup 2026 is marked by political contexts, with diaspora fans facing 'identity maths' and anger at FIFA, US interference, and anti-immigration rhetoric.
Flotilla activist files rape complaint in Israel
Anna Liedtke files criminal complaint in Israel alleging rape by female prison guards during detention after Gaza flotilla interception.
Texans Unite Against Big Bend Border Wall
A bipartisan grassroots campaign in Texas fights the proposed Big Bend border wall, threatening homes, livelihoods, and wilderness along the Rio Grande.
ICC Confirms 2027 World Cup Format: 14 Teams, Super Series
The ICC confirms a 14-team format for the 2027 Cricket World Cup in South Africa, Zimbabwe, Namibia, with a 'Super Series' eliminating two teams early.
March on Washington 2026: Defend the Vote Announced
Civil rights groups, led by Rev Al Sharpton and Martin Luther King III, will march on Washington on August 28, 2026, to demand voting protections after Supreme Court rulings weakened the Voting Rights Act.
Starmer defends record in final PMQs
Keir Starmer defended his record in an emotional final PMQs, citing economic stability, NHS waiting list cuts, and child poverty reductions, before handing over to Andy Burnham.
Maine protesters demand ICE leave after fatal shooting
Demonstrators across Maine gathered to call for an end to ICE operations after the fatal shooting of Colombian national Johan Sebastián Durán Guerrero by an ICE agent.
Utah bans Stephen King novella collection from schools
Utah has banned Stephen King's 'Different Seasons' from public schools after three districts deemed it contains 'objective sensitive material' under state law.
Starmer bids farewell in final PMQs, backs successor
Keir Starmer faced his final Prime Minister's Questions before stepping down, offering full support to his successor and tributes to MPs and family.
Meloni Vows to Continue Reform After Key Defeat
Italy's PM Giorgia Meloni pledges to press on with electoral reform after a secret ballot defeat in the lower house by one vote, as opposition calls for snap elections.
Dale Vince wins damages appeal over Daily Mail photo
Court of appeal rules Dale Vince suffered 'obvious injustice' as Daily Mail used his photo with headline referring to a different donor.
Bristol Declared 'City of Harm Reduction' by Greens
Bristol has been formally declared a 'city of harm reduction' as Green councillors lead a push for less punitive drug policies, including a legal drug-consumption facility.
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